Software Development Manager

Role Overview

The Software Development Manager is responsible for overseeing development teams and managing the lifecycle of proprietary and partner-integrated systems. This role ensures that software projects are delivered on time, within scope, and meet the highest quality standards. The manager collaborates with cross-functional teams to align software development activities with business objectives and technology strategies.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership and Management

• Lead, mentor, and manage multiple software development teams.
• Set clear goals, monitor performance, and provide regular feedback to team members.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment.

Project Management

• Plan, execute, and oversee software development projects from conception to completion.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.

Software Lifecycle Management

• Manage the entire software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Oversee integration of proprietary systems with partner platforms and third-party services.
• Implement best practices for code management, version control, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD).

Technical Strategy and Innovation

• Collaborate with leadership to develop and implement technology strategies.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends to drive innovation.
• Evaluate and recommend tools, frameworks, and methodologies to enhance development processes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in software development management or a similar leadership role.
• Strong understanding of software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum, etc.).
• Experience with managing integrated systems and third-party partnerships.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Key Competencies

• Leadership: Ability to inspire and guide teams towards achieving common goals.
• Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of software development practices and technologies.
• Project Management: Skilled in planning, executing, and finalizing projects within constraints.
• Communication: Effective communicator with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving: Aptitude for identifying issues and implementing effective solutions.